Local Places to Play

Name of SiteLocationPlay TypeTimesCostContact InfoVenue TypeAdditional Info
Atholton Park (Howard County Recreation & Parks)
6875 Greenleigh Dr, Columbia, MD 21046

map		Open playOpen to public, except for HCRP programs and leagues use. Check web page under “Permitted Courts” tab.Free410-313-1694Outdoor
2 courts,
Painted court lines, Permanent net		Open to public; no fee for opened play.
Program and league play, fees apply. Check web page for program & league events under "Permitted Courts".
Catonsville Community Park (Balti Cty Parks & Rec)501 N. Rolling Road, Catonsville, MD

map		Open playAny timeFree(410) 887-0959Outdoor,
Lights,
Painted lines on tennis courts,
Players must provide portable net, balls, paddles, etc.
Columbia Athletic Club
(Columbia Asso)		5435 Beaverkill Road, Columbia, MD

map
Thur, Fri: (2 sessions)
12noon - 2pm &
2pm - 4pm		$3 F&P, P, 5G&P, GF&P members,
$4 Other CA members,
$5 Columbia cardholder,
$6 Non CA members		410-730-6744Indoor,
2 court,
Portable nets provided,
Taped court lines.		Check web site for current info.

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Columbia Association Supreme Sports Club7080 Deepage Drive, Columbia, MD

map		Open playAny time

check web page		Free for Columbia Association (CA) members410-381-5355Indoor6 racketball courts, request a temp net for pickleball. Unlined for pickleball.
Dancell YMCA4331 Montgomery Road, Ellicott City, MD

map		Open playMon. 9am to 1pm
Wed. 9am to 1pm
Fri. 9am to 1pm		YMCA Membership (senor rate available)

check web site		410-465-4334Indoor,
3 courts w/painted court lines,
3 courts w/tape lines		Some times not available during summer camp sessions.
Forest Hill Swim & Tennis Club4310 Columbia Road, Ellicott City, MD 21042

map		Leagues: advance, intermediate, & beginner.
registration required
Duration 8 weeks.		Spring & Fall,
Mon. & Wed. Evenings

check web page		$55 Members,
$85 Non-members		Rocky Brown
443-801-1172		Outdoor
6 courts,
Painted court lines,
Portable nets,
Lighted for evening play.		Check club calendar for most current play dates and times
Gary J. Arthur Community Center (Howard County Dept of Ageing)2400 Route 97, Cooksville, MD 21723

map		Open playTues & Thurs 11am to 2:30pm;

Fri. 12pm to 2:00pm**		Free for seniors 50 and over with membership card410-313-5440Indoor,
3 courts 11am -12:30pm,
6 courts 12:30pm -2:30 pm,
Portable nets,
Portable court lines,
On basketball courts		Senior membership card can be obtained at the center.
** Friday is designated as beginner/newbie play; experienced players may be on site to assist.

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Howard County Recreation & Parks - League playDetermined each seasonLeaguesDetermined each seasonLeague feesAmanda Bartell abartell@howardcountymd.govOutdoorVisit HCRP website for more info.

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Locust Park
(Columbia Asso)		8995 Lambskin Ln, Columbia, MD 21045

map		First come, first serve with tennis play.Open play,
Ladder League (periodically)

check web page		MembershipOutdoor,
4 courts,
Painted lines on tennis courts.
Players must provide nets and balls		Saturday mornings for competitive play. Announcements for play time via Howard County Pickleball Assoc.
Long Reach Tennis Club
(Columbia Asso)		6180 Old Dobbin Lane Columbia, Columbia, MD

map
Open playMon, Wed, Fri: (2 sessions)
8am to 10am &
10am to 12pm		$3 F&P, P, 5G&P, GF&P members,
$4 Other CA members,
$5 Columbia cardholder,
$6 Non CA members		Sonny Tannan,
CA's head PB coach		Indoor,
6 courts,
Tape lines,
Portable nets		Check web site for current info.

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Meadowbrook Athletic Complex
(Howard County Recreation & Parks)		5001 Meadowbrook Lane, Ellicott City, MD 21043

map		RegisteredDays and times determined each season, no summer playIndoor
North Laurel Community Center
(Howard County Recreation & Parks)		9411 Whiskey Bottom Road
Laurel, MD 20723

map		Open playWed & Fri. 9am - 12noonMembership $25/year,

Age 50+ membership free,
Drop in $5 per visit		Location phone #
410-313-0390		Indoor
Wed 3 courts,
Fri 6 courts.
Portable nets,
Tape court lines,
On basketball courts

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Oakland Mills Ice Rink Tennis Courts
(Columbia Asso - Ice Rink Courts)		5876 Thunder Hill Road, Columbia, MD (behind ice rink)

map		Open playFreeOutdoorLines painted on top of tennis courts. Need to bring nets and balls.
Owen Brown Tennis Club (Columbia Asso)7032 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD

map		Open play & open reserveDrop in Tues & Thurs 9-11am, Thurs 7-9pm$3 CA members,
$6 Non Members (sign in at front desk office),
Free during off season.
410-381-7255Outdoor6 courts, painted, lighted

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Thunder Hill Elem. School (Howard County Public Schools & Howard County Recreation & Parks)
9357 Mellenbrook Rd, Columbia, MD 21045

map		LeagueOpen play when not used by school or league.freeOutdoor2 painted courts on tennis courts. Need to bring nets and balls.
Vantage Point Park
(Columbia Asso)		Vantage Point Park,
5430 Vantage Point Road,
Columbia, MD

map		First come, first serve with tennis play.Open play.
Ladder League (periodically)		MembershipOutdoor.
Players provide & set up portable nets.		Check web site for current information.

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Wilde Lake Tennis Courts (Columbia Asso)10499 Cross Fox Ln, Columbia, MD 21044

map		Open playMon. 9am to 11am
Wed. 4pm to 6pm		$3 CA members;
$5 Columbia Cardholders/Residents;
$6 Non Members		443-871-0198, 410-720-0149, 410-423-4120, or 410-381-7255. Call to verify availability.CLOSED DURING WINTER

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